5 Pfennigs - Backnang ND front 5 Pfennigs - Backnang ND back
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5 Pfennigs - Backnang ND

 
Iron 2.27 g 18.2 mm
Description
Issuer
City of Backnang (Federal state of Württemberg)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Value
5 Pfennigs (5 Pfennige) (0.05)
Currency
Mark (1914-1924)
Composition
Iron
Weight
2.27 g
Diameter
18.2 mm
Thickness
1.46 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#65587
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Beaded rim surrounding three deer antlers

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issuing authority: [Stadt, Württemberg]

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pfennigs - Backnang ND coin is that it was made of iron, which was a unusual choice of material for coins at the time. Most coins were made of copper, silver, or gold, but the use of iron was seen as a way to reduce the cost of production and make the coin more accessible to the general population. Despite being made of a less valuable material, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in the City of Backnang and the surrounding region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND  25000 - - - - - -

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